Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Quest to find Sita

The search for Sita comes to an end with the help of Hanuman. For his help, Sita should give many thanks. She is hopeless that her reunion with Rama and Laksmana will be fulfilled. Sita is grief-stricken and tormented by the thought of being at a far distance and no one to come to her rescue. The demonesses that have been commanded to supervise Sita often threaten to kill and eat her. But, it was the dream of one demoness, Trijata, that Sita would have the opportunity of finding Rama once again. She is less despondent after hearing this.

This dream becomes true when Hanuman finally arrives to Lanka and after many attempts finds Sita at the Asoka-Grove. Hanuman, while perched on a tree, discreetly speaks with Sita. She is unsure of whom he might be at first, but after he describes and gives many clues of her consort Rama and his brother Laksmana she now knows Hanuman is there to save her. Thinking of the best possible way to rescue her from captivity, Hanuman offers to fly her on his back. Sita is skeptical of his proposal and asks that he go notify and bring Rama back. Without argument Hanuman did just that. Needless to say, the princess rejoined her husband after he puts the King of Lanka, Ravana, to rest.

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